As the deadline for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Waiver draws near, we offer you an important episode breaking down the myths, steps, and
The way we see and handle our money can be traced back to our childhood. Money mindset is a listener favorite in the Frugal Friends
Poverty has no one-size-fits-all label, as much as there’s not a single reason or solution we can point to it. It intersects with a lot
Digital connectedness has become more prevalent these past few years as a result of the pandemic that struck us. Our guest, Ellie shares how answering
When we talk about sustainability, our initial action is to buy or consume less but there’s another side of the coin that we often forget
Leaves have begun to change their color as summer fades into fall. There are so many great things to look forward to during the fall
We’re celebrating 3 years of the frugal friends podcast by taking a look at the factors that contribute to impulse buys and ways to avoid
Paying down debt when living on a low income IS possible! We are thrilled to have Sarah Wilson on the podcast to share her story
Have you ever received a raise only to find yourself purchasing more ‘non-essential’ items? Or earned a bonus only to blow it on a vacation?
We can often struggle to make big dents in our savings or debt payoff journey which leads to feelings of frustration and defeat. When the
As frugal folk, we’re always interested in finding ways to save money and spend less – which is why we are thrilled to have Lisa
In this episode we share our minimalist approach to personal finance. This is certainly not comprehensive but if you’re just starting out these are the
Stashing money under the mattress may work for some, but for us frugal folks, we want to make sure our hard earned cash is being
Thinking about buying your first home? Already in the process? Home buying is a big decision and a massive expense, but there are ways we
Home renovations have a reputation for being very expensive and feeling unattainable at times! While it is true that skilled labor costs decent money –
We’re celebrating 3 years of the frugal friends podcast by taking a look at the factors that contribute to impulse buys and ways to avoid
Moving can be amazingly expensive, not to mention overwhelmingly stressful! If you are planning a move, know someone moving, or think you will move at
Do you enjoy traveling AND cutting expenses? Then travel hacking is for you! In this episode we take a beginners look at how we can
Cat shares about her own journey with working, raising twins, and managing finances. Listen in as she encourages other moms towards financial and personal goals!
There is a lot of information out there for middle-income earners regarding how to be wise with money, but what about for those of us
We know becoming debt free is a worthwhile goal, and once we’ve bought in to the idea it’s a quick jump to the question: ‘how
Perspective and our own internal narrative represents one of our biggest barriers to achieving financial goals. On this episode we are exploring some of the
We’ve talked about side hustles and selling our gently used items to bring in more cash and now we’re introducing the idea of a side
The idea of increasing our earnings each month sounds fantastic, but what if our day jobs sap all of our time an energy?! In this
Understanding investing terms and options is not for the faint of heart, but we don’t have to be experts in order to make wise, frugal
For many, financial independence is the ‘why’ behind a frugal lifestyle. How to achieve freedom within our finances is no easy task, which is why
It’s another great interview! Listen in as Bola Sokunbi from Clever Girl Finance makes the daunting topic of investing approachable! For anyone who has been
It’s never too early to start saving for retirement, but with all the weird acronyms and other necessities vying for our money it is easy
Lots of people are jazzed up about financial independence and retiring early (FIRE for short) and while this seems amazing and daunting all at once,
Saving for kids’ college is an admirable goal, but can sound overwhelming and expensive! On this episode, Abby Chao from College Backer talks candidly about
